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Which of the following is a main function of the endocrine system?
Which of the following is a main function of the endocrine system?
- Regulating blood glucose (correct)
- Synthesizing amino acids
- Controlling muscle movement
- Aiding in digestion
What are the basic categories of hormones?
What are the basic categories of hormones?
- Proteins and enzymes
- Lipids and carbohydrates
- Nucleic acids and vitamins
- Amino acid based and steroids (correct)
What are hormones referred to as?
What are hormones referred to as?
- Nutrient carriers
- Energy regulators
- Building blocks
- Messenger molecules (correct)
How are hormones transported in the body?
How are hormones transported in the body?
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What is the definition of a hormone?
What is the definition of a hormone?
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Which of the following is not from the main function of the endocrine system?
Which of the following is not from the main function of the endocrine system?
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What type of molecules are steroids, one of the basic categories of hormones?
What type of molecules are steroids, one of the basic categories of hormones?
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In the endocrine system, hormones act on distant target cells and the effects are dependent on:
In the endocrine system, hormones act on distant target cells and the effects are dependent on:
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What is the role of key hormones in the endocrine system?
What is the role of key hormones in the endocrine system?
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What is the primary function of hormones in the endocrine system?
What is the primary function of hormones in the endocrine system?
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